Addressing the Challenges of a Post-War Gaza with Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts

As Israel continues its offensive in the wake of the horrific October 7 attacks, many are asking, “What will Gaza look like after the war?” Israelis and Palestinians alike are wondering, “Who will control Gaza? Will there be a two-state solution?” and “Can Israelis and Palestinians truly ever live side-by-side again?” None of the answers, it seems, will do. Whether it’s establishing a multinational Arab-led coalition or transferring control of the Gaza Strip to a civilian government under Israeli security control, no sooner is an approach introduced into political discussions than it is immediately dismissed because of notions that it simply won’t work.

05 April 2024

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In a dramatic pivot that has stirred both controversy and debate, Senator Chuck Schumer, once a staunch opponent of the Iran nuclear deal and a vocal critic of policies perceived as adversarial to Israel, now appears to align more closely with positions that critics argue favor Hamas.

15 March 2024

Read more: Schumer's Stark Shift: Navigating Israel, Party Politics & Criticism

In a recent piece published by Tablet Magazine, Professor Abraham Wyner from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania offered a compelling critique of the casualty figures provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health, an entity controlled by Hamas with a history of falsifying information for propaganda purposes. Wyner presented a highly detailed statistical analysis suggesting that the reported numbers are not grounded in reality but are likely manufactured or manipulated to serve a particular narrative.

11 March 2024

Read more: Exposing Inaccuracies: Gaza's Reported Casualty Figures Don't Add Up

The Middle East's political landscape has long been characterized by complex dynamics, volatile alliances, and the daunting pursuit of peace and stability. The emergence of the Abraham Accords represented a paradigm shift, a strategic reorientation of regional priorities that offered a glimmer of hope against this challenging backdrop. These agreements, brokered under the auspices of the Donald Trump administration and embraced by Joe Biden's administration, underscored a collective desire for advancement and peace, bringing Israel and several Arab states into a new era of diplomatic relations.

25 February 2024

Read more: Sudan's GIS Aids Peace, Eyes Formalizing An Israel Alliance

The recent surge in antisemitic sentiments and incidents on American college campuses has sparked a significant amount of concern and debate. This worrying trend, characterized by an uptick in hostility and aggression towards Jewish students and the broader Jewish community, necessitates a deeper exploration into its origins and driving factors. A critical piece of this puzzle is the revelation of substantial, undisclosed financial contributions from foreign governments to American higher education institutions, as detailed in a groundbreaking report by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI).

08 February 2024

Read more: How Islamist Cash Is Fueling The Rise In Campus Antisemitism